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15th July 2018, 12:03 pm == BLUE POINT could drop back in trip for the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York next month. Charlie Appleby's King's Stand winner was sent off the favourite for Saturday's July Cup, but could never get involved after racing to keenly in the early stages of the race. PA:Press Association Blue Point is likely to drop back to five furlongs Connections are now considering a crack at the likes of the Nunthorpe or the Derrinstown Stud Flying Five on Irish Champions Weekend. Appleby said: "William Buick said he couldn't get any cover early on and therefore he over-raced. "Take nothing away from the winner, he's a multiple Group 1 winner and displayed a lot of speed, but it just didn't pan out for us. "On the back of that Will mentioned dropping back to five, which just might help him in the first furlong so he can race the right way round, whereas yesterday he raced the wrong way round. MAS BLOW Derby hero Masar will not run ag...

15th July 2018, 11:34 am == DERBY hero Masar will not run again this season after picking up an injury. The Godolphin colt was ruled out of the Coral-Eclipse after knocking his leg during routine exercise, but scans have now revealed the extent of the injury. PA:Press Association Masar is set to return to racing next year Veterinary advice is for Masar to have two months of rest and trainer Charlie Appleby feels it would be too much of a rush to bring him back for autumn targets. He told Press Association Sport: "We re-scanned him yesterday (Saturday) evening and after discussions with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed he was keen to see him stay in training. "So we felt to give him the best chance next year we would give him the rest of this season off. "He's going to miss eight weeks now anyway. RIDE OF THE YEAR?  Jockey Akira Kajiya produces incredible ride to win without his irons "You can't get a lead into championship race, i.e the Arc, by missing this mu...